Medication Aide

Join Our Team as a Medication Aide!

Are you a compassionate caregiver with a passion for helping others while ensuring residents receive safe and accurate medication support? Apple Creek Place is looking for a dedicated Medication Aide to join our team!

If you enjoy building relationships with residents, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and take pride in providing quality care - we’d love to meet YOU!

At Apple Creek Place we live our values of hospitality, stewardship, integrity, respect, and humor® every single day. As a Medication Aide, you play a vital role in supporting resident health, wellbeing, and quality of life.

Current Openings:

Full Time: Days 6am-2pm, Evenings 2pm-10pm, Overnights, 10pm-6am

Part Time: Days 6am-2pm, Evenings 2pm-10pm, Overnights 10pm-6am

What You’ll Do (Your Everyday Impact)

Provide Safe Medication Support

• Administer medications and treatments as ordered by physicians and delegated by nursing staff.
• Ensure medications are documented accurately and timely according to community policies and state regulations.
• Observe residents for medication side effects, reactions, or changes in condition and report concerns promptly.
• Perform narcotic counts and medication cart audits per community policy.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow HIPAA guidelines at all times.

Deliver Exceptional Resident Care

• Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs) including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, ambulation, and transfers.
• Follow resident service plans and individualized care instructions.
• Answer call lights promptly and provide compassionate support to residents.
• Assist with meal service, hydration, escorts to meals/activities, and resident engagement.
• Encourage resident independence, dignity, and socialization.

Promote Safety & Teamwork

• Report resident changes, incidents, injuries, or safety concerns immediately to leadership or nursing staff.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Follow infection control, OSHA, and safety procedures.
• Assist with admissions, transfers, and discharges as assigned.
• Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and continuing education opportunities.
• Support teamwork by maintaining positive communication and professionalism with coworkers, residents, and families.

What You Bring to the Team

Credentials & Experience

• Medication Aide/Medication Administration certification required (per state regulations).
• Caregiver or CNA experience preferred.
• Previous experience in assisted living, memory care, or long-term care preferred.
• CPR certification preferred.
• Valid driver’s license preferred (where applicable).

Skills & Strengths

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to safely administer and document medications accurately.
• Compassionate, resident-centered mindset.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to remain calm and professional in emergency or high-pressure situations.
• Reliable attendance and dependable work ethic.

Physical & Schedule Requirements

• Ability to lift at least 30 pounds.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, lifting, and repositioning of residents.
• Ability to push medication carts and assist residents with mobility.
• Flexible availability including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to multitask and work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Build meaningful relationships with residents and families.
• Make a direct impact on resident health, comfort, and quality of life.
• Work in a supportive, team-focused environment.
• Gain valuable healthcare experience and growth opportunities within senior living.

Apple Creek Place is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.